Forest River R-POD recalls and problems
12 recalls and 54 owner complaints for 14 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
12
Complaints
54
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Choose a model year
Forest River R-POD by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 R-POD | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 R-POD | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 R-POD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 R-POD | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 R-POD | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 R-POD | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 R-POD | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 R-POD | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 R-POD | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 R-POD | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 R-POD | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 R-POD | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 R-POD | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 R-POD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Forest River R-POD problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 19 | |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | |
| Tires | 11 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
All Forest River R-POD recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-336 | May 26, 2026 | 2024 | Suspension | Forest River, Inc. |
| 24V-929 | Dec 13, 2024 | 2025 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 24V-616 | Aug 16, 2024 | 2025 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 24V-029 | Jan 19, 2024 | 2023–2024 | Suspension | Forest River, Inc. |
| 22V-556 | Jul 29, 2022 | 2022 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 22V-486 | Jul 8, 2022 | 2022 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 22V-450 | Jun 24, 2022 | 2022 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 20V-763 | Dec 10, 2020 | 2018–2020 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 20V-075 | Feb 12, 2020 | 2020 | Equipment, Tires | Forest River, Inc. |
| 19V-356 | May 10, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Electrical System | Forest River, Inc. |
| 15V-359 | Jun 9, 2015 | 2016 | Suspension | Forest River, Inc. |
| 11V-010 | Jan 12, 2011 | 2009–2011 | Exterior Lighting | Forest river is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 r-pod travel trailers manufactured from october 27, 2008, through november 20, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Forest River R-POD?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Forest River R-POD has the most reports (10). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Forest River R-POD have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering Forest River R-POD model years 2009–2011, 2016, 2018–2020, 2022–2025.
What are the most common Forest River R-POD problems?
Owners report structure, unknown or other, tires problems most often.